North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

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North Seattle College is a mid-size public baccalaureate institution located in Seattle, Washington, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,074. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Washington postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $13,514 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $106,639. The 4-year graduation rate is 33%, 12 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $47,728.

Acceptance Rate

Avg Net Price

$10,740

6-yr Grad Rate

35.6%

Earnings 10yr

$47,728

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range
ACT Range
Enrollment
3,074
Student:Faculty
18:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$5,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,796
Room & Board
$0
Students Receiving Aid
13.8%
Median Debt at Grad

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with North Seattle College.